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Donna Family History

Donna Surname Meaning

Italian: from the medieval personal name Donna from the appellative and title of respect meaning ‘mistress’ (from Latin domina).

Americanized form of French Danis.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donna family from?

You can see how Donna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Donna families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Donna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donna families in 1891.
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What did your Donna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donna. 100% of Donna women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Donna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Donna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 484 military records available for the last name Donna. For the veterans among your Donna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donna lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Donna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Donna in 1959 was 63, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donna ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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